This workshop focuses on how writers can use poetry to explore the memory and love of place.
Blog
Ledbury Poetry Critics x SBWN: Poetry in Translation Q+A Panel – 10th June 2021
This Q+A Panel Event is a must-see for those interested in poetry criticism and poetry in translation.
SBWN and EDI Scotland Publish Literary Sector Survey Results
Scottish BAME Writers Network and EDI Scotland publish literary sector survey results on the perceptions and experiences of Black and PoC writers in and from Scotland.
Memories and Dreams: Wandering Between Aotearoa’s Volcanic Mountains and Scotland’s Munros
Sometimes when climbing mountains, there is no clear path and I have to make my own through treacherous terrains, but I know leveled-out lands are on the horizon.
QTIPOC Writers Group – 3rd June 2021
QTIPOC Writers Group is a new, free writers group for QTIPOC based in Scotland.
‘the cold’ curated by Camara Taylor, in partnership with MAP
0 We’re delighted to present our recent partnership with MAP: ‘the cold,’ a series curated by Camara Taylor! <<It’s a […]
Writers of Colour Writing Group with Hannah Lavery – Summer 2021 Term
A regular monthly workshop for Black writers and writers of colour, led by award-winning poet and playwright, Hannah Lavery.
Young, Creative and BAME in the Scottish Borders: why we need to amplify BAME creators in rural Scotland
People of colour have had a presence in Scotland’s rural communities for much longer than many realise, and it is time for this to be reflected across our creative communities.
On Afrofuturism, an estranged father, and our dystopian reality
Afrofuturism utilises technology to rewrite the racist tropes of mainstream white media – Africa is no longer primitive or in need of saving.
Writing Workshop: Writing the Body of Colour with Mae Diansangu – 6th May 2021
This workshop provides a space for writers of colour to reconnect with and write about their bodies in a loving way.
Welcome new team members, Kelly Kanayama, Mae Diansangu and Titilayo Farukuoye!
We are absolutely delighted to welcome Kelly Kanayama, Mae Diansangu and Titilayo Farukuoye to our team! Read on to find out more about each new team member and what they are also up to as writers…
How Classical Persian Poetry Can Lift Us Through Life’s Difficulties
The most famous Persian poets (Rumi, Hafiz, Ferdowsi) were writing just under a thousand years ago. Why are they needed more than ever?
![Intermediate Craft Seminar: Decolonial [eco]-poetics and poetic cartography with Murid Laly – 17th April 2021](https://scottishbamewritersnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Murid-Laly-workshop-banner-720x360.png)
Intermediate Craft Seminar: Decolonial [eco]-poetics and poetic cartography with Murid Laly – 17th April 2021
This craft seminar seeks to help develop our ability to reflect and develop decolonial cosmologies in our work.
A Conversation With Carissa Chew, Writer of ‘Histories of Colour’
‘On the one hand, I want to show the extent of colonial exploitation and expose the biases in the narratives taught at school. On the other hand, I hope to centre the experiences and voices of people of colour and highlight the diversities, complexities, and richness of their stories.’
Graphic Novels By East and Southeast Asian Creators To Add To Your Reading List
There are an ever-increasing number of East and Southeast Asian creators making excellent comics and graphic novels. It’s not all tragic memoir, either – as this list will show.
Perceptions and Experiences of Writers of Colour in Scotland’s Literary Sector – 2021 survey
The Scottish BAME Writers Network (SBWN) and EDI Scotland have co-produced this survey to capture the perceptions and experiences of people of colour who are engaged, or wish to engage, in Scotland’s literary sector. If you are a person of colour with a connection to Scotland’s literary sector, then we ask you to complete this survey and share your perceptions and experiences.
Reflections: archiving histories as shared by 5 QTBIPOC writers
Who is responsible for writing down history? Who decides which stories make the cut? Is it up to us to ensure our narratives are passed on and archived before our passing?
These questions, though lofty, are important ones to ask.
HarperCollins x SBWN Collaboration – Submissions
We are thrilled to announce our new collaboration with Nancy Adimora and HarperCollins UK! Nancy is the Talent & Audience Development Manager at HarperCollins Publishers and submissions of fiction and non-fiction books are now open to Scottish BAME Writers Network members! Find out more about Nancy, why she got into publishing and what the submission process is.
Open Call for Online Workshop and Blog pitches!
Take a look at these upcoming opportunities by SBWN for writers of colour in Scotland – to write a blog post or host their own workshop!
We’re hiring Administration & Media Support!
Scottish BAME Writers Network is looking to hire someone to cover Administration & Media Support for our non-profit organisation. This position will specifically assist with general administrative duties, such as invoicing, managing our inbox and calendar, and updating our website and social media with various opportunities.
News Release: Creative Scotland Award 2021 Announcement + ‘Staying Connected’
The Scottish BAME Writers Network (SBWN) is very honoured to have been awarded Creative Scotland funding for their 2021 ‘Staying Connected’ programme.
Future Hopes, Intentions and Dreams
2020, was an epoch of its own that changed us all.
We began the year in comfort. Comfortable in our own routines and chaos that left us far removed from our own truth and in most instances, the realities of others. As the year progressed, ‘normalness’ was disrupted.
Scottish Black Writers Group 2021
Scottish Black Writers Group is a new, free writers group facilitated by our Co-Director Dean Atta and in association with Scottish PEN. It is a monthly meetup open to writers across the UK and Ireland who are Black/from the African diaspora, including people of mixed heritage.
How to Talk to Your (White) Partner About Race
How, and how often should you talk to your partner about race? This piece looks at how to navigate these difficult conversations, in light of the BLM movement in America.
After he leaves: a poem on love under lockdown
A poem by Bee Asha that explores how our awareness of physical touch has changed in lockdown, our inner anxieties left untold and the dramatic reactions that can come from such an unprecedented situation.
On Having a Portfolio Career
+3 On Having a Portfolio Career by Krishan Coupland So. What do you do? It’s a question so common that […]
Q&A Session: ‘Demystifying the Publishing Process’ with Nancy Adimora from HarperCollins
We’re delighted to offer a free Q&A session on ‘Demystifying the Publishing Process’ with Nancy Adimora from HarperCollins on 17th, September 2020, 6pm. This session is for Black writers and writers of colour based in Scotland who are working on a fiction or nonfiction manuscript.
Call to Action: Scottish Literary Sector
+8 To the Scottish Literary Sector, At Scottish BAME Writers Network, we are constantly evaluating how effective our programming, opportunities, […]
Balancing Our Mental Health and Our Writing with Zebib K. Abraham – 10th July 2021
This workshop will explore the intersection of our mental health and our writing practices.
QTIPOC Writers Group – 1st July 2021
QTIPOC Writers Group is a new, free writers group for QTIPOC based in Scotland.
Q&A Session: Publishing Children’s Books with Sally Polson from Floris Books – 28th June 2021
We’re delighted to offer a free Q&A session on Publishing Children’s Books with Sally Polson from Floris Books.
Scottish Black Writers Group – July-September 2021
Scottish Black Writers Group is a new, free writers group facilitated by our Co-Director Dean Atta and in association with the National Theatre of Scotland. It is a monthly meetup open to writers across the UK and Ireland who are Black/from the African diaspora, including people of mixed heritage.
